HC Deb 31 January 1956 vol 548 c743
25. Major Wall

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that there is considerable dissatisfaction regarding the Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes' prices charged in Cyprus; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Head

Some items, notably chocolate and sweets, are dear in Cyprus because of freight charges and a 40 per cent. import duty. Service men stationed there receive a local overseas allowance to compensate for these higher prices.